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I love the chemistry between a man and a woman. The romance, the energy, the intimacy-- and when, at their best, they really do pull out greatness in the other. 
  I have experienced many subjects and genres of photography  over the years, but wedding photography always draws me back. The sheer intensity, the 'once in a lifetime' nature of it, and so much diversity in one day. From details (still life), family portraits, documentary photography, food, fashion photography-- Weddings have it all. I believe Simon Sinek said it best: 
"Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion".

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For the second year running we invested in a booth at the stunning Luxe Bridal Event at one of our favorite venues: Castaway.  Here’s a few behind the scenes from the runway show, featuring Nature of Isa designs and Portland newest bridal boutique: The White Dress.  The details were all captured on my medium format […]

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Luxe Bridal Event: Our favorites

It’s always a tremendous honor when a family invites you in to capture their story for the second time. It’s crazy beautiful to see a new little one added to the family, and we eagerly look forward to her newborn session 🙂   

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Portland Maternity Photos on Film: The Harringtons

Double wedding Portland, Oregon. Have you ever been to a double wedding? Neither had I. This incredible event was such a privilege to be a part of. I’m still sitting here slightly dumbfounded that these two beautiful brides got married simultaneously before my very eyes. It’s such a joy to be able to share some […]

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Double Tree Double Wedding Portland OR: Elizabeth + Dave Susan +Aidan

Capturing the love of Daniel and Lizzie on their wedding day was such a delight. They were two fingers of the same hand, so unified in heart and spirit. It was with great anticipation that Lizzie slipped into her wedding gown at the Portland White House eagerly looking forward to meeting her groom. Meanwhile, Daniel, […]

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Portland White House Wedding: Daniel + Lizzie

Portland glamor photos aren’t about boas and blurry butterfly backgrounds. It’s about having the guts to exist in photos for your children. How many moms out there ever get photographed? How many are actually in front of the camera vs behind it? As a family, we’ve often spent many holidays looking through old photos albums […]

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Portland Glamor Photos: Christa-Taylor Photography

Portland Boudoir photos can vary so much. From super sappy 80s style to beautifully airy photos full of light. Personally, boudoir for me is about light and mood. I love the dramatic feel to this entire session, completely photographed on old-school film. I based the way I use light on who the client is and […]

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Portland Boudoir Photos: Miss J

Today is their anniversary. They just had their second little girl. 4 Years ago I photographed their wedding… These are the couples I love to photograph: “Today marks 4 years of being married to the most amazing man! I couldn’t have asked for a more caring and loving husband. I wouldn’t want to go through life […]

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Mt Hood Snow Anniversary Shoot: Stephen and Anna

      One too many times I have let my camera drop from my eye, only to miss the moment by a split second. The tear being wiped away. The laugh. The wink. Moments happen in the blink of an eye and you have to be ready- anticipating them. Seeing the moments before they […]

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How to Anticipate Your Photographs

“We all work for an audience, whether we are aware of it or not. Some perform to please parents, others to impress peers, other to win over superiors, while many do what they do strictly to live up to their own standards. All of these audiences are inadequate. Working for them alone will lead to […]

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How to Avoid Burn Out

Bridal Shows are a give or take  depending on the cost, the audience, and whether you have a good promotion to run so to further your  chances of booking a client. I’m excited to be part of the Luxe Event Productions upcoming bridal show because it’s a good fit for me as a company. High […]

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Luxe Event Productions Hosts Christa-Taylor Photography

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BROWSE THROUGH MY

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen. She packed her seven versalia, put her initial into the belt and made herself on the way. 

WE ARE SOULMATES

WHY we're the perfect match

"Christa, you are such a delight to work with. You bring so much energy and direction to a photo shoot. The photographs you take, are truly a reflection of your talent and passion in photography."

"you bring so much energy
and direction to a photo shoot...."

Ken & Jessica

"Christa is incredible. She really gets to know you, makes you feel comfortable and takes fabulous photos. Christa took our engagement photos, did a boudoir photo shoot for kate and did our wedding. We couldn't be happier with her.

"Christa is professional, fun, creative and in touch with her clients. She makes everyone look and feel beautiful. We could not be happier with her and her work."

"we couldn't be happier with her
work.."

KATE & CASEY

Long before I was engaged, I knew I wanted Christa Taylor Photography to capture the special moments of my wedding. She more than met our expectations, and seldom a month goes by without somebody telling us how gorgeous our wedding pictures turned out! 
 Working with Christa is like finding some awesome girlfriend who completely gets you and can show you the beauty in whatever project you're undertaking. I recommend her to every bride I work with! Thank you, Christa, for your incredible work!

"Christa is like finding some awesome
girlfriend who completely gets you..."

Cassie & Jed

Christa is absolutely PHENOMENAL! My husband and I are beyond blessed to have had her capture our day! She was so great at directing people kindly and having fun too! She's a blast and we enjoyed the day more because of her! We loved getting to know her and she even had us to her home the week after our wedding for a brief photo shoot since the weather had been bad on the wedding day...she really went above and WAY beyond the call of a photographer and became our friend! She's the type we'd schedule a photo shoot with simply to see her and catch up!! Her baby is the cutest most joyful girl just like her momma! 💕There are not words to reccomend Christa highly enough! 💕We love you Christa!!

"SHE WAS SO GREAT AT DIRECTING PEOPLE
KINDLY AND HAVING FUN..."

GABRIEL & TYLER

Aura captured the wonders of our day. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the. 

"felt surrounded the allure
of grace every single second."

OSCAR & ODETTE